Considering a Z

Maxima09 · 05-22-2009, 04:43 PM

I currently own a 2009 Maxima, but I'm getting more and more interested in the 350 roadster or 370 coupe (I'm really like the Nissan quality). Which would you suggest? Also, has anyone driven an 09 Max that can compare the interior/seats etc to the Z series? How about the ride vs a Max? How is the trunk space? I'd give up the back seats as long as the rest of the car (I'd be buying the Touring version with Sport/Nav) is on par with Maxima.

ChrisSlicks · 05-22-2009, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Maxima09

I currently own a 2009 Maxima, but I'm getting more and more interested in the 350 roadster or 370 coupe (I'm really like the Nissan quality). Which would you suggest? Also, has anyone driven an 09 Max that can compare the interior/seats etc to the Z series? How about the ride vs a Max? How is the trunk space? I'd give up the back seats as long as the rest of the car (I'd be buying the Touring version with Sport/Nav) is on par with Maxima.

If you are in the northeast you also have to consider winter driving if this is going to be your only vehicle. With the sport tires the Maxima sucks in the snow but with winter tires it is pretty good.

The Z seats are more bolstered and the ride is stiffer. The interior options are at about the same level for stereo, nav etc. The Z is much much louder on the highway, lots of tire noise depending on the road surface. Personally I turn the radio off and turn the engine up!

shabarivas · 05-22-2009, 05:06 PM

Umm ... ride is MUCH harsher... engine is much more strong... trunk - what trunk? you are buying a sports car... buy it for the feel of the car... not for ANY of the amenities... I would just go test drive one if I were you...

Maxima09 · 05-22-2009, 05:35 PM

Good idea except no dealers have an auto...they are sold once they are in. Why are these cars so hard to find? I found tons of Maximas 3 months after they came out.

Dark_Sub_Rosa · 05-22-2009, 06:25 PM

Maxima is much more mass produced than a 370z. You are worried about trunk space and looking for an auto. To me it doesn't sound like the Z will be for you, but I could be wrong.

dad · 05-22-2009, 06:30 PM

Your hooked, go find your Z!

Maxima09 · 05-22-2009, 09:00 PM

I'm gonna test drive one...see what the story is. Are they tight about test drives? Obviously i just bought an 09 Max off them so they know I'm not messing around with the car.

ChrisSlicks · 05-22-2009, 09:04 PM

Most I have seen are pretty cool about test drives.

gmag21 · 05-22-2009, 10:03 PM

Im only 19 and I got on 4 test drives- 2 from the same dealership and 2 from 2 other dealerships - dont ask how but just know im good

Im getting the car in june, cant wait

Maxima09 · 05-23-2009, 07:36 AM

What Id be looking for in the 370Z is to get back to higher HP and RWD...but I want all the luxury and plush of the Maxima..so.what options do I get?

ChrisSlicks · 05-23-2009, 07:50 AM

Test drive the 7AT Touring Sport with Nav, it should have all the amenities that you're used to.

Maxima09 · 05-23-2009, 04:52 PM

Yeah I will. I like the Silver/Black color combo...7AT, Touring with Sport and Nav...Going to see what kind of deal I can get. How far down from MSRP do they come on the Z? I got over 3k off the Max...

ChrisSlicks · 05-23-2009, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Maxima09

Yeah I will. I like the Silver/Black color combo...7AT, Touring with Sport and Nav...Going to see what kind of deal I can get. How far down from MSRP do they come on the Z? I got over 3k off the Max...

You should be able to get pretty close to invoice, possibly a little under. See the invoice pricing here:
Invoice price thread

Diversion · 05-24-2009, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Maxima09

What Id be looking for in the 370Z is to get back to higher HP and RWD...but I want all the luxury and plush of the Maxima..so.what options do I get?

This screams that you want a Infiniti G37, not a Z.. the G's got a lot more plushy feeling when I compare my friends 37 to my Z. Same performance, more plush. The Z's going to outhandle and go faster stock for stock though because of a lot of reasons.

psteng19 · 05-24-2009, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Maxima09

What Id be looking for in the 370Z is to get back to higher HP and RWD...but I want all the luxury and plush of the Maxima..so.what options do I get?

You get yourself something like an M3, or an E55 AMG.

05-22-2009, 04:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
Maxima09 Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Northeast Posts: 86 Drives: 09 Maxima Rep Power: 16	Considering a Z I currently own a 2009 Maxima, but I'm getting more and more interested in the 350 roadster or 370 coupe (I'm really like the Nissan quality). Which would you suggest? Also, has anyone driven an 09 Max that can compare the interior/seats etc to the Z series? How about the ride vs a Max? How is the trunk space? I'd give up the back seats as long as the rest of the car (I'd be buying the Touring version with Sport/Nav) is on par with Maxima.

05-22-2009, 06:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
dad Grand Prix of Endurance Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 3,476 Drives: Mulsanne Straight Rep Power: 26	Your hooked, go find your Z! __________________ We can do without any article of luxury we have never had; but once obtained, it is not in human nature to surrender it voluntary.

05-22-2009, 05:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
shabarivas A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,188 Drives: 370z MB 6mt Rep Power: 915	Umm ... ride is MUCH harsher... engine is much more strong... trunk - what trunk? you are buying a sports car... buy it for the feel of the car... not for ANY of the amenities... I would just go test drive one if I were you...

05-22-2009, 05:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
Maxima09 Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Northeast Posts: 86 Drives: 09 Maxima Rep Power: 16	Good idea except no dealers have an auto...they are sold once they are in. Why are these cars so hard to find? I found tons of Maximas 3 months after they came out.

05-22-2009, 06:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
Dark_Sub_Rosa Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 190 Drives: 2015 Mustang GT PP Rep Power: 17	Maxima is much more mass produced than a 370z. You are worried about trunk space and looking for an auto. To me it doesn't sound like the Z will be for you, but I could be wrong.

05-22-2009, 09:00 PM	#7 (permalink)
Maxima09 Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Northeast Posts: 86 Drives: 09 Maxima Rep Power: 16	I'm gonna test drive one...see what the story is. Are they tight about test drives? Obviously i just bought an 09 Max off them so they know I'm not messing around with the car.

05-22-2009, 09:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 654	Most I have seen are pretty cool about test drives.

05-22-2009, 10:03 PM	#9 (permalink)
gmag21 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 34 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 17	Im only 19 and I got on 4 test drives- 2 from the same dealership and 2 from 2 other dealerships - dont ask how but just know im good Im getting the car in june, cant wait

05-23-2009, 07:36 AM	#10 (permalink)
Maxima09 Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Northeast Posts: 86 Drives: 09 Maxima Rep Power: 16	What Id be looking for in the 370Z is to get back to higher HP and RWD...but I want all the luxury and plush of the Maxima..so.what options do I get?

05-23-2009, 07:50 AM	#11 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 654	Test drive the 7AT Touring Sport with Nav, it should have all the amenities that you're used to.

05-23-2009, 04:52 PM	#12 (permalink)
Maxima09 Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Northeast Posts: 86 Drives: 09 Maxima Rep Power: 16	Yeah I will. I like the Silver/Black color combo...7AT, Touring with Sport and Nav...Going to see what kind of deal I can get. How far down from MSRP do they come on the Z? I got over 3k off the Max...